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AE03 VVR

2003 Suzuki DL1000

White Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,306 mi
Last recorded68,306 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki DL100024,277 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelDL1000
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 68,306 miles

front brake spongey

Pass 9 Sep 2024 64,883 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 60,995 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 58,525 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 50,720 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 50,720 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 38,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 36,326 miles

slight play swinging arm

Pass 13 Jun 2017 35,300 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated Clamp (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 34,004 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 28,240 miles

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 28,240 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 27,535 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,954 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,342 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,728 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 20,091 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 18,108 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 16,276 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 14,130 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 10,455 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki DL1000?

Based on 16,966 MOT tests across 1,393 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
1,379
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 182
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 114
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 64
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 62
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 61
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AE03 VVR is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000 in White with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki DL1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 24,277 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki DL1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 182 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 VVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki DL1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki DL1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE03 VVR registered?

AE03 VVR is a 2003 Suzuki DL1000, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is AE03 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 VVR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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